RORY Kavanagh has revealed the ‘intrusive’ experience of being required to produce a urine sample in the immediate aftermath of Donegal’s Division One final win over Mayo in 2007. Drug testing in the GAA hit the spotlight this week when it came to public attention that Kerry footballer Brendan O’Sullivan tested positive for the stimulant […]
Laverty hoping to channel spirit of 2009
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May 19, 2017
ANTRIM skipper James Laverty sees no reason why they can’t summon the spirit of 2009 in Sunday’s Ulster Championship quarter-final against Donegal. The Cargin half-back, who is still suffering from the complications of slipping a disc in his back in January, is confident that the Saffrons can bring a level of competitiveness to proceedings that […]
Lacey: Donegal changing room is a ‘quieter place’
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May 18, 2017
KARL Lacey says the changing room is a much “quieter place” without the presence of some of his former colleagues with whom he shared some of Donegal’s greatest days. Change is afoot following the recent retirements of Christy Toye, Eamon McGee, Colm McFadden and Rory Kavanagh, while a rake of others have left the panel […]
McGuigan tips Donegal for Ulster Championship glory
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May 4, 2017
TYRONE legend Brian McGuigan believes that Donegal have overtaken his native county and now look most likely to prevail in the upcoming Ulster Championship. The Red Hands are tipped by the bookies to defend their title, even if they had a flat league campaign, finishing sixth in Division One. By contrast, Donegal defied expectations of […]
Kevin Cassidy: Donegal still too reliant on Murphy
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April 27, 2017
GAELIC Life columnist Kevin Cassidy has said that Donegal are still too reliant on Michael Murphy.
John Martin: Donegal made the right call
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April 27, 2017
GAELIC Life hurling columnist John Martin has said that Donegal have been vindicated in their decision not to contest the relegation play-off.
Bonner – Donegal U21s are on a journey
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April 13, 2017
THE All-Ireland U21 Championship may pass in the blink of an eye, but for Donegal boss Declan Bonner it’s the culmination of an arduous but rewarding journey for management and player alike. When Bonner first came on board as U16 manager a five-year plan was installed in Donegal aimed at bolstering the senior inter-county team […]
Kevin Cassidy: Gallagher’s Kindergarten kids pass exam
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March 23, 2017
GAELIC Life columnist Kevin Cassidy believes it’s time for Donegal fans to start getting excited after their recent spell of good form.
McFadden: Donegal working hard on improving attack
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March 23, 2017
HIGH-FLYING Donegal have rocketed up the charts in Division One and as an explanation Hugh McFadden says they have worked hard on improving their attacking threat. With an average of 15.6 points a game, Donegal’s league scorign rate is second only to Kerry, and Rory Gallagher’s side have a huge chance of making the final […]
Kevin Cassidy: No love lost between Donegal and Tyrone
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March 16, 2017
GAELIC Life columnist Kevin Cassidy is expecting another full-blooded clash when Donegal host Tyrone in Division One this Saturday.